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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,315.92 and 753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,315.92 and 753.18 is: 1,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,315.92 = 753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,315.92 = 753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,315.92 × 753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 991,124.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,124.63/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.27

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